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You're done there and you have a new job. Move on, nothing good will come of this conversation and I strongly urge you to be mindful of not just your words but your mannerisms and body language if your new boss asks your opinion on the old boss.
If the exit interview gets to asking you probing questions, as though purposefully inviting you to speak your mind about your previous situation, here is what I would say
"I know what you are asking. And I have pondered this. The fact is that I have nothing to gain by saying anything negative about my former supervisor, management or other employees. YOU , however, on behalf of the company, you and upper management could probably benefit from scrutinizing the situation in ABC office regarding XYZ duties and how they are carried out."
No names, no specifics. Invite scrutiny.
A carefully, thoughtfully worded comment referring to scrutiny of how duties are carried out will put a whole lot more eyeballs on the problem people than some emotional tirade!! Because -- and think this through -- they won't know if you're talking about embezzlement, overt harassment or other big time problems.
If you already have another job lined up, I don't think it is such a terrible thing to mention in an exit interview... so long as the problems are real and other people could probably observe them... if they aren't experiencing them themselves.
With that being said, if the only thing you care about is the pros and cons of your own future, then it probably is best to keep your mouth shut. But if you feel the problems were significant enough that you felt the need to seek employment elsewhere, I would be honest in an exit interview with HR.
I also think mockingbird gave good advice and that's a good way to go as well.
I agree with the above. Keep in mind companies refuse to give applicants honest feedback so you don't owe companies honest feedback at the exit interview.
There was one guy on here who would brag all the time about living comfortably off of SSDI checks. He would spend money on women's clothes, bicycles, and gaming computers.
If the exit interview gets to asking you probing questions, as though purposefully inviting you to speak your mind about your previous situation, here is what I would say
"I know what you are asking. And I have pondered this. The fact is that I have nothing to gain by saying anything negative about my former supervisor, management or other employees. YOU , however, on behalf of the company, you and upper management could probably benefit from scrutinizing the situation in ABC office regarding XYZ duties and how they are carried out."
No names, no specifics. Invite scrutiny.
A carefully, thoughtfully worded comment referring to scrutiny of how duties are carried out will put a whole lot more eyeballs on the problem people than some emotional tirade!! Because -- and think this through -- they won't know if you're talking about embezzlement, overt harassment or other big time problems.
Do not elaborate, even if they really probe.
If you feel the need to say something this is perfect!!!
Don't be selfish and CYA. They need to know that s/he is causing the company good people. That's an extreme reason to leave a job and I would work into the conversation that you aknowledge this but that the problems were that bad.
Your idea of not "naming names" but implying is excellent.
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